SSM Health·Lake Saint Louis, Missouri
The role involves performing diagnostic x-rays, fluoroscopy, and bone density exams while ensuring patient safety and proper positioning. Responsibilities include administering contrast media, managing image quality in PACS, and maintaining imaging equipment.
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R within 6 months of hire date. Apply today! SSM Health-We bring out the incredible in you, every day. Job Summary: Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department. This position performs plain films, fluoro, portables, and OR exams and/or plain films and Bone Density (BD registry required). Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Explains procedures to patient to ensure understanding. Provides appropriate educational material. Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures. Prepares patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient for the procedure. Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted. Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate. Maintains a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department. May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when CT Technologist is not on site. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Completion of a Radiology Technology program
Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Or Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Missouri and Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) AND ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Or ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Market context
In Missouri, radiology technologist openings are often tied to ongoing imaging needs in hospitals, outpatient centers, and clinics, so candidates with current clinical readiness tend to stay competitive. This role is more competitive when applicants already have a completed Radiology Technology program, can earn ARRT-R within 6 months of hire, and hold BLS certification; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time on the original posting. Before applying, confirm your certification timeline and highlight any hands-on imaging experience that matches the setting.
